
Epiphone Serial Number Decoding - Gibson Brands Forums
Oct 30, 2017 · This is a guide to help you identify your guitar's place and year of manufacture by the instrument's serial number alone, based on the information given on the unofficial …
Model Number "Decoder" - Gibson USA - Gibson Brands Forums
Oct 18, 2014 · If there is a problem reading the model number, you can email Gibson at. [email protected] . with the serial number and ask them what the model number of your …
J-160E - Gibson Acoustic - Gibson Brands Forums
Feb 1, 2025 · The story goes the Gibson J-160e was originally going to be the "Les Paul Flattop", but Les would not sign-off on the model with the solid spruce top (which would feedback much …
Gibson Standard vs new Gibson Special models
Mar 5, 2025 · Gibson has introduced a Special Series J45, Hummingbird & L-00. They have thinner Bodies, Satin finishes & maybe some other differences. What do you guys think? …
SG-3 Special from 2008 - Gibson USA - Gibson Brands Forums
Jul 8, 2025 · Hi everyone, I have a seller offering me a pretty unique, or at least hard to find, Gibson SG with a 6-point rotor selector switch, a faded ebony finish, 3 uncovered pickups, and …
Finish Checking or Crazing - Gibson Brands Forums
Feb 28, 2012 · Gibson finishes its guitars (elec & acoustic) with nitrocellulose lacquer. One drawback is that it's not as flexible as poly, so when temperature and humidity cause the wood …
best website for serial number search - Gibson Brands Forums
May 22, 2010 · Simply checking a serial number with Gibson yields just about the same result, becuase real numbers are showing up on fakes. Gibson needs photos and the serial# for a …
Determine model by serial number - Gibson Brands Forums
Feb 18, 2024 · Thanks for contacting Gibson Brands. Your serial number was used on a 2005 Les Paul Standard Faded model which had satin honeyburst finish, nickel hardware, ‘50’s round …
J-50 info - Gibson Acoustic - Gibson Brands Forums
Nov 29, 2024 · This may help Vintage Guitars Info - Gibson flattop vintage guitar collecting 1963 J-50 J-50 Flattop Available: 1947 to present Collectibility Rating: 1940's & 1950's models: C, …
School Me on Gibson Cases - Gibson Brands Forums
May 5, 2020 · Gibson cases were not custom built to fit each model. They were generic archtop cases. so would be used to accommodate any guitar with a 17" lower bout. The originals, …